KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES: CURRENTLY THE FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN BETWEEN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS BATTERED AND THEN FRIED. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, POTATO WEDGES, AND SIDES ARE BEING HOT HELD, PACKAGED, AND WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA BOX IS LEAKING BLUE SYRUP ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SODA BOX TO PREVENT LIQUID FROM POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA BOX IS LEAKING BLUE SYRUP ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SODA BOX TO PREVENT LIQUID FROM POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.